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  Garment strap assembly and pants holding methodUSPTO Application #: 20060272076Title: Garment strap assembly and pants holding method Abstract: A garment strap assembly used to hold up an individual's pants by attaching one end of the strap assembly to the waist and then holding the opposite end of the strap in an extended position under the wearer's upper garment. The strap assembly includes an elastic strap with an alligator-style clip attached to its proximal end that selectively attaches to the upper edge of the pant's waist. Attached to distal end of the strap is first magnet. During use, the clip is attached to the waist band and the strap extends upward and under the upper garment a sufficient elevation to exert an upward force on the waist band. A decorative button with a second magnet located therein is placed over the outside surface of the upper garment opposite the first magnet. The first and second magnets are magnetically attracted to securely hold the strap in fixed position under the upper garment. An optional shielding cap is placed over the outer surface of the second magnet to prevent the second magnet from be attracted to other metallic objects located nearby. (end of abstract) Agent: Dean A. Craine, P.s. - Bellevue, WA, US Inventor: Keri Schroeder Related Keywords: edge, elevation, garment, magnet, proximal, shielding USPTO Applicaton #: 20060272076 - Class: 002336000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, Elements The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060272076. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
[0001] This utility patent application is based on the provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/688,225) filed on Jun. 6, 2005. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The invention disclosed herein pertains to elastic straps, and more particularly to elastic straps used to hold up a pair of pants. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] It is well known that small children find it difficult keeping a pair of pants up around their waist. One reason for this is that the waist and buttock area on a child's pair of pants are proportionally larger to accommodate a diaper worn by the child. When a plastic diaper is worn, the pants tend to slide downward over the diaper. Another reason is that small children often crawl on the ground which also tends to pull a child's long pair of pants downward. [0006] Another reason why pants keep falling off a child is that the pants are too large. Most children pants are manufactured in six month size intervals. Parents or guardians typically purchase pants one size above the child's current size so that the child grows into the pants. Until the child grows into the pants, the oversize pants are inclined to fall. [0007] These facts along with the fact that most small children do not have the mental capacity nor the physical strength to pull up their pants, forces the child's parent or guardian to be constantly monitor the height of the child's pants and to find safe ways and effective ways to hold them up. [0008] One common item used to hold up a child's pair of pants is pair of elastic suspenders or a belt. Unfortunately with very small children (3 to 18 months), many parents and guardians are fearful that the suspenders and belt may become undone and accidentally strangle the child. [0009] Another way to overcome the problem of fallen pants on a child is for the child to wear full body jumpers or outfits with a separate matching blouse or shirt top and pants which button or snap-fit together. One drawback with outfits made of matching top and pants is that the pants and tops must be used together. Another drawback with these outfits is that the buttons or snap connectors may be lost or broken. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0010] It is an object of the present invention to provide apparatus for securely holding up an individual's pair of pants. [0011] It is another object of the present invention to provide such an apparatus that can be used with any standard pair of pants, blouse or shirt commonly found in an individual's wardrobe. [0012] It is another object of the present invention to provide such an apparatus that can be selectively and easily connected and disconnected from the pants, blouse or shirt. [0013] These and other objects are met by the removable garment strap assembly disclosed herein used to hold up an individual's pair of pants. The strap assembly includes an elastic strap with a waist attachment means attached to its lower proximal end. In the preferred embodiment, the waist attachment means is an alligator-style clip that attaches the perimeter edge of the waist. When the clip is attached to the waist, the strap is then pulled upward so that it extends above the waist and under the inside surface of the upper garment worn by the child. [0014] Securely attached to distal end of the strap is a first magnet. During assembly, the strap is extended sufficiently upward and under the upper garment so that the strap is stretched and the first magnet is positioned at an elevated position above the waist. The assembly also includes a separate button with a second magnet designed to be magnetically attracted to the first magnet when the button is placed over the outer surface of the upper garment directly over the first magnet. The attraction between the first and second magnets are sufficient to securely hold the strap in a stretched position over the inside surface of the upper garment. An optional shielding cap is placed over the outer surface of the second magnet to prevent the second magnet from be attracted to other metallic objects positioned nearby. In the preferred embodiment, the separate button is covered with a decorative fabric body so that it appears as a decorative component of the upper garment. [0015] Using the above garment strap assembly, a method for holding up a pair of pants on an individual is also provided. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0016] FIG. 1 is a rear elevational view of a child with the strap apparatus disclosed herein being used to hold up a child's pair of pants. [0017] FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the strap assembly. [0018] FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the strap assembly shown in FIG. 2. [0019] FIG. 4 is a sectional side elevational view of the button taken along line 4-4 in FIG. 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT(S) [0020] Shown in the accompanying FIGS. 1-4, there is shown a removable garment strap assembly 10 disclosed herein used to hold up a small child's pants 93 around the waist by attaching the waist of the pants 93 to the child's upper garment 96 The strap assembly 10 includes an elastic strap 12 with an alligator-style clip 20 securely attached to the strap's proximal end. Continue reading... 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